English · Word Candidate

actually

/ˈæk.t͡ʃʊ.ə.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trên thực tế, thực sự, đúng là

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Adverb

Examples

His promises did not correspond with what he actually did.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Currently; at the time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hiện tại, vào thời điểm đó

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Adverb

Examples

At the time whereof we are writing, though the Great George was on the throne and ladies wore gigots and large combs like tortoise-shell shovels in their hair, instead of the simple sleeves and lovely wreaths which are actually in fashion, the manners of the very polite world were not, I take it, es

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Indicating affirmation, agreement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để chỉ sự xác nhận, đồng ý

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InterjectionRegister: informal

Examples

A: That was a pretty good movie.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “actually” mean?

In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

Is “actually” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.